Riske, Marcus, 1906-2000

Date: [1940-1946]

From: Scott, Thomas Henry, 1918-1960 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6309-20

Description: Script for `Sarsparella', described as an extravagant pantomime in three spasms, and written by Scott and John McCreary (1942); rules relating to the control of defaulters' detention camps (1941) on verso of employment vouchers; `New Yorker' extract (12 May 1945); copies of testimonials from J J Stevenson, F C Lopdell, R G Lockhart, H B Kirk, S M Kemp, D Rust, R Sheffield; revision authority for Scott (1946); declarations re Scott for his release; copy of correspondence between Scott and R Semple; instructions for camp Other Titles - Sarsparilla In Jonathan Scott's `Harry's absence' the title of the production, `Sarsparella' is given as `Sarsparilla' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 21 Nov 1979

From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Sound recordings

By: Riske, Marcus, 1906-2000

Reference: OHInt-0108-48

Description: Venue - Wellington Venue - Radio New Zealand Studios Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0308, OHT7-0309, OHT7-0310 Quantity: 3 7" reel(s). 1.02 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 3 and 10 October 1980 (broadcast)

From: Radio New Zealand Looking Back programmes

By: Riske, Marcus, 1906-2000

Reference: OHInt-0040/14

Description: Max Riske talks about his early formative years as a teacher; achieving international recognition lecturing in mathematics and psychology, at several American universities and with UNESCO. Interviewer(s) - Jack Shallcrass Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000338 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 55 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1980

Date: 1996, 1999, 2002, 2009

From: Weir, James Harrison, 1922-2012: Papers related to family, friends and research

Reference: MS-Papers-12034-2

Description: Contains Weir's research notes on Max Riske for an article published in 'Slavonic Journal' (1996), and the English translation of a chapter from 'Krabbendijke in the War Years 1940-1945' sent to Weir by George Barton. Also contains typescript copies of eulogies for Sir Leonard "Bill" Thornton (1999) and Harold "Harry" Orsman (2002). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One folder containing typescript documents.

Date: [ca 1930-1987]

By: Riske, Marcus, 1906-2000

Reference: MS-Papers-5398

Description: A collection of personal and professional papers which includes correspondence, travel diaries, reports, draft textbooks, clippings, notes and other material relating to Riske's career as an educationalist and social commentator. Included also is some material relating to his early involvement (and split with) the New Zealand Communist Party in the 1930s. Arrangement: Collection was received in a very disordered state. Although some order has been imposed many folders contain material that overlaps in subject, date and form. Quantity: 51 folder(s). 1 box(es). 1 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Professor Riske, Nov 1995

Date: Sep 1938-Mar 1941

From: Drayton, Mary Josephine, 1916- : Correspondence from Kathleen Koten and Lorna McPhee

Reference: MS-Papers-8592-1

Description: Contains correspondence from Kathleen (Katie) Koten (nee Ross) to Joy Drayton. Katie updates Joy on their friends, her family and events in her life including tramping, skiing the impact of World War Two on her life, war time romances, and her involvement in the Unity Theatre. Some the letters in this date range make reference to Katie's work in the Alexander Turnbull Library, her university studies and preparations for Joy's wedding in June 1941. Other - At the time these letters were written Kathleen Koten was unmarried and known as Katie Ross. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1967-1990

From: McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5292-015

Description: Correspondence with Robin Dudding includes three typescripts by McCormick, `Recollections of R A K Mason', `A Discovery and two meetings' about Frank Sargeson, and `Beginnings', an autobiographical account of his early life. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: [ca 1949-1964]

From: Campbell, Arnold Everitt, 1906-1980 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9490-12

Description: Testimonials, retirement speeches and other papers relating to: D R Wills; C I C Scollay; A Grey; A S Prime; E R Duncan; M R McG Turnbull; J L Ewing; A J Waghorn; E G Jacoby; H C D Somerset; Ralph Hogg; Max Riske; A T Campbell; J V Burton; Dr A E Fieldhouse; Enid Wilson; Miss Thelma Maurais; Alan Thom; W R Edwards; E S Andrews; Roy Parsons; T M Archer; H A Heron; John Lithgow Ewing; Moira Gallagher; Mary Frances Gallagher; Londsay Marquis Graham; C E Peek; C N Wilson; J G Green; W J Scott; P Martin Smith; Dr F G Spurdle; Dr J T Campbell; Arnold Hely; Mirams vs Holcroft; Sir Thomas Hunter; Ivan Sutherland; J C Beaglehole; Maurice Banks; Norm Banks; George Ashbridge; P O S Skoglund; C Beeby; Len Le F Ensor; John E Watson; Prof C C Aikman; Ralph Winterbourn; George Parkyn; Aleck Hunter Forbes; D G Shouler; Rev K J Mackie; R Chapman-Taylor; Miss A K Caughley; Mr C J Williams; Michael Turnbull; A G Green; Frederick Richard George Aitken; S M Mead; S W Slater; A G Tovey; Walter Bernard Harris; John Melser; J F Johnson. Most names indexed in Name Field Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Access statement "Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission" and the requirement to gain permisison of the Chief Librarain before access was removed on 12 April 2023.